Matraswarte

The 17-meter steel tower stands at an elevation of 893 meters above sea level on the summit of Schöpfl mountain in Lower Austria.

The Austrian Tourist Club constructed Matraswarte in 1898, naming it after Franz Eduard Matras as a testament to late 19th-century engineering.

The tower functions as a central point for outdoor activities in the Wienerwald region, where visitors pursue hiking and mountain exploration traditions.

Visitors can reach the tower through a 45-minute walk from Forsthof along a marked path leading to Klammhöhe throughout all seasons.

From the observation platform, viewers can see Schneeberg, Rax, Ötscher mountains and the Danube River on days with clear visibility.

Location: Brand-Laaben

Location: Altenmarkt an der Triesting

Inception: 1898

Elevation above the sea: 893 m

Height: 17 m

Made from material: steel

GPS coordinates: 48.08769,15.91405

Latest update: March 5, 2025 00:20